Sydney, Australia to Victoria is an approximately 21.5- hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -18 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Sydney in December: high temperatures in Victoria hover around 7°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Jasper National Park.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Victoria to Jasper National Park in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Victoria in December; daily highs in Jasper National Park reach -5°C and lows reach -18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to catch the bus to Banff National Park.

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Banff National Park

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

You can take a bus from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park in 4 hours. Traveling from Jasper National Park in December, you will find days in Banff National Park are little chillier (-10°C), and nights are about the same (-19°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to take a bus to Calgary.

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Calgary

Stampede City

Known as the "Stampede City" thanks to its world-famous annual rodeo, Calgary remains a tale of two cities.

Calgary is known for fun & games, zoos & aquariums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Calgary Zoo, explore and take pictures at Fort Calgary, take a memorable tour with Tours, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Calgary day trip planner.

Take a bus from Banff National Park to Calgary in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Banff National Park in December, with highs in Calgary at -2°C and lows at -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Niagara Falls.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Calgary to Niagara Falls takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Calgary to Niagara Falls. Traveling from Calgary in December, things will get a bit warmer in Niagara Falls: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Toronto.

Drive from Niagara Falls to Toronto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Toronto are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ottawa.

You can fly from Toronto to Ottawa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Toronto in December: high temperatures in Ottawa hover around -2°C and lows are around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Quebec City.

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Quebec City, Quebec

With a World Heritage-listed old town, Quebec City remains a walkable and safe hub of culture, commerce, and education offering a blend of fascinating history and a range of tourist-oriented activities.

Getting from Quebec City to Montreal by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Quebec City in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of -13°C in Montreal. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel to Saint John.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Saint John route planner.

You can fly from Montreal to Saint John in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Traveling from Montreal to Saint John, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, daytime highs in Saint John are -2°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Halifax.

Traveling by flight from Saint John to Halifax takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Saint John in January, with highs in Halifax at 1°C and lows at -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Gros Morne National Park.

You can fly from Halifax to Gros Morne National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Atlantic Standard Time to Newfoundland Standard Time is 0.5 hours. In January, Gros Morne National Park is slightly colder than Halifax - with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can travel to Whistler.

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Whistler

Home to one of the largest ski areas in North America, former logging town of Whistler provides activities and entertainment for avid nature lovers and adrenaline seekers.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre and then glide through natural beauty at Whistler Blackcomb. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Alexander Falls, then kick your exploration up a notch at categoryPhrases.alias.some_of_the_top_local_zipline_courses_and_adventure_parks, and then experience the excitement of Whistler Sliding Centre.

You can fly from Gros Morne National Park to Whistler in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Gros Morne National Park to Whistler due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Gros Morne National Park in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Whistler: highs are around 1°C and lows about -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Vancouver.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vancouver trip tool.

You can drive from Whistler to Vancouver in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Whistler in January; daily highs in Vancouver reach 8°C and lows reach 3°C. You'll set off for home on the 28th (Thu).